Tonight, NYC braces for a shift from steamy heat to potential storms. Join us as we traverse through a dynamic weather landscape, from sun-kissed highs to storm-watched evenings.

This evening in New York City opens with temperatures lingering in the high 80s, creating a backdrop for what’s to come. As the night progresses, a significant weather front moves in, bringing severe storms across the Northeast. Our comprehensive blog dives deep into the specifics: regional temperature spikes, the looming low-pressure system, and the risks of localized flooding in various cities. Stay informed and prepared as we guide you through these changes.
A significant band of severe storms is sweeping across the Northeast, starting from Syracuse and extending eastward through Albany. Rain is currently drenching Scranton and moving towards New York City, where cloud cover is already prevalent. Up along the coast, Boston is under light rain, with Portland seeing more moderate showers as the system progresses. Regions farther south, like Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., enjoy mostly clear conditions.
For this evening in New York City, temperatures start at 87 degrees at 9 PM, cooling slightly to 83 degrees by 1 AM. There’s a northwest wind at 5 mph, bringing a gentle breeze. Skies transition from mostly cloudy to partly cloudy, eventually clearing around 1 AM. It’s a good time for a late-night stroll if you’re out and about.
Tonight, temperatures in the Northeast will remain quite warm for this time of year, with New York City expected to cool down to 79 degrees. Philadelphia isn’t far behind at 80 degrees, while Scranton will see a low of 72. Buffalo will drop to 72 degrees, and Boston will close out the night at 74 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Northeast, temperatures soar as a heatwave continues to impact the region. Philadelphia is predicted to reach a scorching 101 degrees, with New York close behind at 95 degrees. Scranton is expected to hit 97 degrees, while Pittsburgh will see highs around 96 degrees. Northern cities like Albany will reach 97, contrasting sharply with Boston’s more moderate 86 degrees.
A low-pressure system moving through the Northeast brings heavy thunderstorms across Upstate New York into the Vermont area through tomorrow. Albany and Syracuse should prepare for potential localized flooding due to intense rainfall rates. A mix of sunshine and scattered showers in the morning will transition to cloudy skies in the afternoon along the New England coast, with Boston expecting brief heavy showers later in the day. Temperatures will hover in the mid-to-high 70s, with a cooling trend as the system exits. Be cautious of gusty winds accompanying these afternoon storms, particularly in areas adjacent to the Great Lakes.
Today’s UV index for New York City will be high at 6, suggesting a burn time of about 23 minutes in direct sunlight. On Monday, the index climbs to 9, posing a quicker burn time of just 15 minutes!
For the 7-day forecast in New York City: Sunday: Partly cloudy skies, with temperatures reaching a high of 94 degrees and a low of 79 degrees. Monday: Mostly clear conditions expected with a high of 95 degrees and a low of 80 degrees. Tuesday: Enjoy clear skies, temperatures will climb to a high of 99 degrees, cooling to 82 degrees overnight. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy weather with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 75 degrees. Thursday: Prepare for isolated thunderstorms and cooling temperatures with a high of 87 degrees and a low of 68 degrees. Friday: Showers are expected, as temperatures reach a high of 77 degrees, with a low of 68 degrees. Saturday: Mostly cloudy conditions will persist, with a high of 80 degrees and a low of 70 degrees.